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April 2, 2020

Greenwood Still Has Stories to Tell

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March 31, 2021

8 Greenwood Spots for International Cuisine

Explore the world through flavor in Greenwood.

October 22, 2020

Ready to Ride: Art and Adventure

Conservationist Clint McNeal and wildlife artist Alexandra Nicole recently took a Ready to Ride trip to Greenwood. Their love of the outdoors found new expression in Greenwood’s variety.

August 17, 2020

BBQ and Blessings

There’s a reason it’s called soul food. Jamie Workman and his family put their heart and soul into every dish and every endeavor—and help Greenwood grow along the way.

July 17, 2020

Greenwood Weddings Are a Study in Charm

Greenwood photographer Abby Williams sees Greenwood’s charm in wedding venues—and in daily life.

June 25, 2020

Lake Life Gets Better and Better

Now more than ever, Lake Greenwood attracts residents and visitors alike to its beauty, fun, adventure—and fish. Gwen Gunnells is a champion of the careful development and preservation of this watery treasure.

May 18, 2020

When We Need Each Other

A culture of community support is driving Uptown Greenwood’s recovery from the pandemic.

May 11, 2020

Greenwood Is Still in Bloom

Talent, vision and volunteers form the foundation that keeps Greenwood green and charming.

May 5, 2020

Don’t Stop Believing

Community support helps bring to life a vision of inclusivity at Greenwood Community Theatre. GCT’s executive director Stephen Gilbert talks about the Penguin Project—and giving back.

May 5, 2020

Feeding Body and Soul

Imagination and a sense of community help keep business and art moving forward.

May 4, 2020

Art In the Times of Crisis

Greenwood musician and DJ Austin Landers shares stories about the beauty of community and the power of music in a challenging time.

April 27, 2020

#TeamGreenwood Keeps the Music Alive

As COVID-19 has shuttered businesses and social gatherings, musicians have been particularly hard-hit. Ashby Stokes, a driving force in Greenwood’s robust music scene, is helping to keep the music playing.

April 26, 2020

Rolling Along

The Greenwood Railroad Heritage Center may have been temporarily closed by the pandemic, but the staff is working hard to create an even better experience for future visitors.

April 10, 2020

Love Where You Live

Weathering the storm is easier in a community of people who support each other. That flourishing sense of community will continue to charm Greenwood visitors in the future.

April 3, 2020

It Isn't Just About Golf Anymore

Ken Coffey is a Greenwood transplant who came here for a job with the respected Self Regional Healthcare—and for the year round golf—but has come to appreciate the community spirit of Greenwood.

April 2, 2020

Greenwood Still Has Stories to Tell

Locals love Greenwood—the sights, sounds, and tastes of Uptown; the beauty of the outdoors; the power of history; the arts that uplift us. Most of all, in spite of our current physical separation, we love Greenwood’s sense of community. Join us here each week as we talk to locals about the best things Greenwood has to offer.

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